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Communication

Designed for communication students, this guide takes you through the Library’s resources to improve your research.
Plagiarism

What is plagiarism?

Plagiarism is 'kidnapping' the work of  someone else and using it as if it is your own. This includes directly quoting someone without giving credit, or it could be using another's idea without giving credit. In whatever form, it is always unethical and unacceptable.

How can I make sure I'm not plagiarizing?

One of the best ways to avoid plagiarizing is to take organized notes and make sure to cite all of your sources thoroughly and correctly; this means citing any source that you quote, summarize, or paraphrase. If you are unsure about whether or not to cite—cite it! You will not get in trouble for citing, but you can for not citing when you need to. When in doubt, cite it!

APA Style Guide Available at ZL


Online Guides for APA Style


These sites offer the extremely useful guidelines on APA style. You will want to use them often.

MLA Style Guide Available at ZL


Online Guides for MLA Style


Visit the sites listed below for excellent resources on general MLA formatting and specific types of citations.

Chicago Style Guide at ZL


Turabian Style Handbook at ZL


Online Guides for Chicago & Turabian Styles


The resources listed below provide invaluable help in navigating both Chicago and Turabian citation styles. 

Society of Biblical Literature SBL (Biblical Style) Handbook at ZL


Online Help for SBL Citations


In addition to the eBook version of the SBL Handbook, use the following resources to learn more about citing using this style. 

AMA Manual at ZL


Online Help for AMA Citations


The Council of Science Editors' style (CSE) is the dominant style for citations in the life sciences. The American Medical Association's style (AMA) is more prominent in associated medical fields. 

CSE Manual at ZL


Online Help for CSE Citations


The Council of Science Editors' style (CSE) is the dominant style for citations in the life sciences. The American Medical Association's style (AMA) is more prominent in associated medical fields.